Jharkhand has recorded a sharp rise in mining-related revenue, collected Rs. 6,550 crores till 18th September 2025, according to the State Mining Department’s latest report. The collection includes royalty, cess under the Jharkhand Mineral Bearing Land (JMBL) Act 2024, and contributions to District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) and National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) funds. Also Read: Jharkhand Raised Concern of Rs. 2000 Crores Annual Revenue Loss Record Collection of Royalty and Cess Of the total revenue, Rs. 4,060.97 crores came from royalty, while cess alone contributed Rs. 2,490 crores by 20 August. The cess is levied under the JMBL Act,…
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Jharkhand Headlines Copy protection is enabled on this page. Bonus Decision for 2.25 Lakh Coal India Workers Delayed as Calcutta HC Stays Meeting The Calcutta High Court’s double bench upheld the order to include INTUC in Coal India’s standardization committee meeting, leading to the postponement of Monday’s bonus decision meeting in Delhi. The ruling delays the announcement of Performance Linked Reward (bonus) for 2.25 lakh workers. Unions accused the Centre of interference and warned of growing worker discontent. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Chief Secretary Visit Delhi for Consultations Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, and Additional Chief Secretary…
The much-awaited Standardization Committee meeting on coal workers’ bonus, scheduled in Delhi on Monday, has been postponed after Kolkata High Court’s double bench upheld an earlier single bench order allowing INTUC’s National Mine Workers’ Federation to participate. The decision has left 2.2 lakh Coal India workers, including 42,000 from Dhanbad, in uncertainty ahead of Durga Puja. Also Read: PESB Picked NCL CMD B. Sairam as Next Coal India Chairman Meeting Called Off, Workers Wait The meeting was expected to finalise this year’s bonus, with participation from top Coal India management, directors of BCCL, CCL, ECL, CMPDI, and representatives from HMS,…
A boiler explosion at Shriram Power Plant in Kujju OP area of Ramgarh district left two workers severely injured on Monday morning. Both labourers, who sustained serious burn injuries, were first taken to Prime Hospital at Kaitha and later referred to Dev Kamal Hospital in Ranchi for advanced treatment. Their condition is reported to be critical. Also Read: Three Workers Injured After Furnace Leak at Radha Gopal Steel Factory Workers Identified, Condition Critical The injured workers have been identified as Netlal Thakur of Murpa and Abdul Ansari of Chumba village. According to eyewitnesses, both were working near the boiler when…
Xavier School of Management (XLRI), one of India’s premier business schools, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecorn Energy India Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The agreement focuses on promoting innovation, preparing future-ready talent, and advancing sustainability in the energy sector. Also Read: JIDCO, JIADA, Invest India Partnered with XLRI to Shape Jharkhand’s Industrial Vision Focus on Research and Innovation The MoU will facilitate live case studies on energy strategy, sustainability, and digital transformation, enabling students to gain practical exposure to real-world challenges. It will also support joint research projects addressing pressing issues in energy management and…
Jharkhand Headlines Banned PLFI Ordered 10-Day Halt to Coal Mining Across Region Banned extremist group PLFI announced a ten-day shutdown of coal-mining operations from 20th to 30th September, targeting firms like NTPC and CCL. The zonal committee warned contractors and truckers to suspend work, threatening military-style action. The group demanded fair compensation for affected families and cautioned against police-backed operations during the moratorium. Key Decision on Coal India Workers’ Bonus Expected in Delhi Today The Standardization Committee will meet in Delhi today to finalize bonuses for over 2.2 lakh Coal India workers. Trade unions are demanding bonuses above ₹1 lakh,…
Jharkhand Headlines B. Sairam Appointed as New Chairman of Coal India B. Sairam, currently CMD of Northern Coalfields Limited, has been recommended by the PESB as the next Chairman of Coal India Limited after interviews on Saturday. He will assume charge after the tenure of the present Chairman, P.M. Prasad, ends on 31st October 2025. SAIL-NJCS Bonus Talks Fail, Workers Upset as No Agreement Reached Bonus negotiations between SAIL and NJCS in New Delhi ended without agreement. SAIL offered ₹31,000 while unions sought ₹32,500. If talks fail, SAIL may pay ₹29,500 as per formula. Discontent is rising among 41,178 employees.…
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has chosen B. Sairam, the current Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), as the 30th Chairman of Coal India Limited (CIL). He will assume charge on 1st November, following the retirement of incumbent Chairman P.M. Prasad on 31st October. Also Read: BCCL Appointed Manoj Kumar Agrawal as CMD, He Will Lead the Company Until December 2027 Selection After Rigorous Process The interviews for the top post organized today, with 11 senior officials from public sector undertakings appearing before the PESB. Among the contenders were Mukesh Choudhary (Director-Marketing, CIL), Nilendu Kumar Singh (CMD,…
Lease singed for 20 Year for Rakha Copper Mines between Hindustan Copper Limited’s (HCL) and Government of Jharkhand on 19th September 2025, ended a 25-year wait for thousands of families affected by its closure. The mine, which was shut in 2001 following a steep fall in copper prices, left 701 workers jobless and pushed the local economy into decline. Also Read: Hindustan Copper and Jharkhand Government Signed 20-Year Lease for Rakha Copper Mine Production Plans and Employment Assurance Addressing the reopening ceremony, HCL Executive Director S.S. Sethi announced that the mine would initially produce 1.5 million tonnes of copper annually,…
Surda Panchayat, once known for its copper mines, is now battling neglect, poor infrastructure, and rising unemployment. Villagers say that even after the mine reopened, there are not enough jobs to support local youth, forcing families into daily-wage labour and migration. Also Read: Hindustan Copper and Jharkhand Government Signed 20-Year Lease for Rakha Copper Mine Villagers Facing Skin Related Diseases Residents complain that hand pumps are discharging iron and arsenic contaminated water, and several solar water towers are lying defunct. This has led to an increase in stomach and skin-related diseases. The lone primary health center operates without a doctor…